Goalkeeper Tim Krul (23) of the Netherlands goes in for team mate Jasper Cillessen during extra time in their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals against Costa Rica at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Jul 05 2014
Goalkeeper Tim Krul of the Netherlands saves the last penalty shot against Costa Rica during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci Jul 05 2014
The injury to Neymar in Friday's quarterfinals clash with Colombia was a loss for a number of people. It was a loss for Brazilians looking to see their idol lead the team to the final. It was a huge loss for sponsors and advertisers hoping to continue living off Neymar's poster boy status. It was a loss for those dreaming of a Messi vs. Neymar final. But most importantly, the loss left a gaping hole in the superstar's Brazilian squad, which has been unable to cope without him.
The Netherlands managed a dramatic penalty win over Costa Rica on Saturday and will now face Argentina in an interesting semifinal. Here are some observations from arguably the most thrilling quarterfinals match to date.
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Brazil star forward Neymar will not play for the rest of the 2014 FIFA World Cup after sustaining a broken vertebra during their 2-1 win against Colombia in their quarter-final match on Friday.
Brazilian fans received terrible news recently regarding their forward Neymar Santos. The 22 year old striker will not be competing for the remainder of the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament. Does this spell the end for Brazil's dreams of another World Cup title?
The Netherlands and Costa Rica will be playing each other for the opportunity to play in the semifinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Latin Post breaks down the teams and predicts a winner in this must-watch game.
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France's Karim Benzema (L) reacts with team coach Didier Deschamps to their loss at the end of their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals against Germany at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Charles Platiau Jul 04 2014
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer watches a high ball go over his net during their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals against France at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Jul 04 2014
Belgium's Jan Vertonghen listens to questions during a news conference at the national stadium in Brasilia July 4, 2014, one day before their 2014 World Cup quarter-final soccer match against Argentina. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Jul 04 2014
Netherlands' national soccer team coach Louis van Gaal attends a news conference ahead of their quarter-final match against Costa Rica at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador July 4, 2014. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich Jul 04 2014
